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City Engineer Himmer responded if the item is adopted tonight, it will go to the County on November 15. The County will handle the billing and the assessment will become part of the property tax. He noted that some concrete work must be finished, and if the driveway needs to be addressed, it will be assessed. The tree roots will be removed and boulevard trees will be added. City Engineer Himmer offered to look at the places where trees were removed. He explained the driveway had to be cut back in order to attain adequate slope and drainage. Mr. Stromenger questioned why the citizens are being charged 4.25% interest. City Attorney Goodrich explained the City is bonding for project and this is the cost of administrative services plus the interest cost the City must pay. Mr. Casey, 14200 Dysprosium Street NW, inquired whether the tree roots would be removed from everyone's property. He asked whether grass or sod would be laid and how long that will take. He commented he is pouring concrete for his driveway in the next week and he was concerned it could be an issue. City Engineer Himmer replied all the roots that are left behind will be removed and grass or sod will be Laid. He indicated the topsoil will take until Thursday, and on Friday, staff will start staking for the boulevard trees. The trees will be put in early next week, with grass and sod following in the next couple of days. The entire project should be about two weeks. He noted the driveway concrete would not be an issue. Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Wise to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Tossey, Wise, Backous, Elvig, McGlone, and Strommen. The public hearing was closed at 7:59 p.m. Council Business Mayor Ramsey called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 8:00 p.m. Councilmember Elvig commented he had been through this type of work last year and could empathize with the frustrations. One of the biggest concerns here is the speed on the road. He noted one of the issues is the kids in the road because there is nowhere else to play, which is why sidewalks were added. He encouraged residents to bring issues up to staff because they are prepared to handle it. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to adopt Resolution #11 -10 -191 levying assessments for Improvement Projects #09 -25; Dysprosium Street Improvements. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmember Elvig, Backous, McGlone, Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. City Council / October 11, 2011 Page 9 of 17